Tour Exclusives
1. 1235 Druid Place
Masterfully Crafted on Freedom Park
Owned by one family for 70 years, this home was sensitively restored from duplex to single-family home by the current owners, both architects, in 1994. Thirty-two years later, they’ve completed a major renovation, creating their “grown-up” dream house behind the unchanged facade. Tasteful and clever features abound, but the piece de la resistance is the double-height space in the rear, uniting two floors and overlooked by both primary bedrooms. You’ll love the rich color palette—not an ounce of white!
The current owners responded to the below ad when buying the house in 1994.
Research reveals a room for rent throughout the 1930s, advertised as a “cool room,” adjacent bath, and “excellent meals,” by Mrs. Lucy Calloway Lamor. Mr. J. Horace Gurley lived at this address with his wife in the 1940s and was a member of the Atlanta Fly and Bait Casting Club!
2. 422 Candler Street
Southern Charm with a Dutch Twist
Over 115 years old, this charming center-hall home retains much of its early footprint, with original windows and casings throughout, tall ceilings, and five fireplaces. The current owners made minor changes, including a more open and accessible kitchen, which is painted in different shades of Delft blue to honor their Dutch roots. A grand screened porch with vaulted ceilings was added by the previous owners and sealed the deal for the current ones!
Like most Candler Park houses, rooms were rent for extra income as early as 1929, when 3 to 4 rooms were for rent in this house. A private entrance was located on the side of the porch. In the 1940s, a car aficionado lived at this address, advertising a 1942 Ford Jeep, 1941 Pontiac and 1937 LaSalle sedan – all repaired and in excellent shape.
3. 443 Sterling Street
It Can Be Yours!
Coming to market soon, you won’t want to miss this charming, stylish, and supremely livable cottage. Several renovations have added an open kitchen, a large primary suite with enviable closet space, and a year-round, screened-in porch with fireplace and entertainment center that overlooks protected woodland. The owner is an artist and has created a warm, calm, and inviting refuge through her use of color and design elements. You could just move right in and exhale!
4. 1501 Iverson Street
A Den of Creativity
Built in the 1920s, a major renovation of this unique home in 2020 added a full second story with three bedrooms and a serene sleeping porch. Original pine floors were retained downstairs, and new casing and trim were designed and stained to match the historic woodwork. The kitchen design was based on instruction from Bacchanalia’s James Beard Award-winning chef and pioneer of the farm-to-table movement in Atlanta, Anne Quatrano. The detached studio and home are filled with the artist-owner’s incredible work—save time to savor the creative touches here!
5. 551 Page Avenue
Dream Home, Now With Pool!
2023 tourgoers will hardly recognize this little bungalow, now thoughtfully converted into what looks like an established Foursquare. Having searched for their ideal home elsewhere, the owners decided to stay in their beloved Candler Park and create the home of their dreams, complete with a fabulous new pool! This is a masterful collaboration between neighborhood builders and designers, including the homeowner herself, and a must-see for anyone thinking of remodeling!
Check out the home as it was in 2023 below—can you believe the transformation? You’ll have to resist taking a dip in the new pool when you tour!
6. 308 Gordon Avenue
Classic American Foursquare with Pizzazz
This beautifully preserved, classic American Foursquare was one of the first houses built in the Sutherland Terrace Subdivision, developed from 1907–1915 on the site of Gen. John B. Gordon’s famous home Sutherland, which was reproduced as the Georgia Pavilion in the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. The home’s interiors and brick garage—now a design studio—reflect the owners’ artful and eclectic style and provide a surprising and delightful contrast to the more muted palette of the exterior.
7. 297 Oxford Place
One-of-a-Kind Architecture and History
This two-story home, also one of the first houses built in the Sutherland Terrace Subdivision, is unlike any other in the neighborhood. Granite and stucco cladding make up the exterior with large roof overhangs throughout. In the 1930s and 40s, this was the home and business of Ella Buchanan Gunn, “one of the South’s leading hat designers.” Ms. Gunn had a large antique collection as well as an indoor conservatory boasting many exotic plants, including mature pineapples growing on a rock wall and a rubber tree!
8. 2042 McLendon Avenue
A Breath of Fresh Air
This 2008 build tucks in four stories, including a garage and exercise area in the basement, kitchen, living, and dining areas on the main level, bedrooms on the third level, and a kids suite in the attic with a secret door to a secret room! Recent renovations include the large, airy kitchen with accordion glass doors that open to a deck and outdoor dining area, as well as a covered outdoor seating area with fans, heating, and entertainment. The overall feel is one of spacious calm and comfort.
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